Choosing And Using Typical British Hallway Storage Benches

By Author: Mark Hazelgrave
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First impressions are lasting and this applies to your home where the hallway says it all. The sight of shoes scattered on the floor or placed in an open rack can be rather disconcerting, to say the least. If you want your guests to form the right impression, it pays to devote some thought to how you store shoes. Consider the options.

Racks
Racks are easy to install and make use of wall space to let you store not only shoes but also a range of other articles like umbrellas and bags. At least all those itsy-bitsy things are in one place. However, you may find the open look a bit distracting because a rack is so exposed. A rack with doors may be a better solution but then the rack serves only one purpose: storage of articles.

Hallway benches
Hallway storage benches that double up as seats offer a much better alternative to racks. You could, of course, retain the rack or shelf on the wall and add a hallway storage bench to store shoes or other items. These benches are available in different types and sizes. The bench size you choose should suit the size of the hallway in order to be practical and aesthetic ...
... at the same time. As for types, you have quite a lot of options here.

Open type bench
An open farmhouse style bench, with a cushion, partitioned underneath, is as simple as it gets. Slide out drawers with latticed bamboo add a rustic touch. The most basic type of bench is one with simple partitions and a cushion on top. You could opt for a bench with drawers underneath for the smaller articles and partitions beneath for shoes. One can buy this type of benches in standard sizes and styles. The drawback would be an open look.

Closed look benches
A storage cabinet with a cushion on top and sliding or hinged doors gives a better, neater look to your hallway. A partition inside lets you store shoes or other articles in a convenient fashion and look is more aesthetic. A small Burton style painted bench with back and armrests is beautiful and can sit prettily in a corner of the hallway. Another option is a bench with a cushion on top and a number of slide out drawers underneath. These are standard options. You can go a bit further to endow entryways with a customised and highly aesthetic look that harmonizes with the theme of your home. This can be done with the use of bespoke made to order bench-cum-storage options.

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